There are 5 ways to get from Newark to New Britain by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Meridentrain Vermonter / ...
4h 1m$33–70Drive 111.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newark to New Britaincar 111.5 mi
2h 21m$21–30Bus via Main St @ Asylum St
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
- Take the bus from New York to Hartfordbus Ppb 5623 / ...
4h 56m$34–104Train via New Haven (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New Haventrain Northeast Regional / ...
5h 6m$26–608Bus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to New Britainbus Greyhound US0255s
5h 9m$23–67
Newark to New Britain by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newark to New Britain is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Newark to New Britain is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to New Britain. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at CTfastrak Downtown New Britain Stn @ Bay L via New York, Spruce St @ Union Station Bus Terminal and Main St @ Atheneum Sq. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Newark station to New Britain. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Meriden via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between Newark and New Britain is 117 miles. The road distance is 112.1 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to New Britain without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Newark to New Britain, including transfers.
Newark to New Britain bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to New Britain train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Newark to New Britain is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs $30 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus via Main St @ Asylum St, which costs $30 - $110 and takes 4h 56m.
What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and New Britain, CT, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Meriden 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to CTfastrak Downtown New Britain Stn @ Bay L via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, Hartford, Spruce St @ Union Station Bus Terminal, Main St @ Asylum St, and Main St @ Atheneum Sq in around 4h 56m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Meriden
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $19–450
- First Class
- $130–600
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–25
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–25
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to New Britain
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $35–38
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $35–38
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to Hartford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–60
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Newark to New Britain bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Newark to New Britain train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Meriden station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to New Britain is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Newark to New Britain.
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